REDWOODS YOUTH CAMP

The forests of the magical Redwoods National Park can make you feel very small. Tucked away on the Northern California Coast these monstrous giant trees have a very distinct and unique ecosystem that we will get to explore throughout the week. From the lush green dense forest to the wide open beaches we’ll explore miles of the Redwoods National Park’s best trails.

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REDWOODS NATIONAL PARK, CRESCENT CITY, CA JULY 7-11th 2019 $650

HERE ARE A FEW IMAGES FROM LAST YEAR TO GET YOU EXCITED FOR THIS YEAR!

Youth Trail Running

A youth trail running camp experience for ages 15-20 designed to bring a complete awareness to your time in the wilderness. Learn the in's and out's of trail running, how to stay safe deep in the mountains, and find that deeper connection to the world around you. Trail running technique, the importance of forest stewardship, healthy nutrition on and off the run, trail maintenance training and impact, trail etiquette, map reading and navigation skills will all be taught, providing the foundation for this impactful, awe inspiring week. Come join us and see for yourself.

MORE THAN JUST A RUNNING CAMP

The Wolf Creek Education Center in the Prairie Creek State Park will be our base for the week as we explore the surrounding trails, push your limits, and learn to be at one with the wilderness.

Wolf creek education center lodge

Our Location - The Prairie Creek State Park located south of Crescent City offers spectacular access to miles of forest trails and uninterrupted beaches. The Wolf Creek Education Center is situated within the State Park so trails wind through the park right from the front door. Working with the National Park Service we've put together a week full of learning and running. From stunning mountain views to outdoor lessons on navigation, wilderness safety, and geology we'll explore different regions of the Redwood National Park.

Camp Amenities - The Wolf Creek Education Center is a National Park run education center within Prairie Creek State Park. For the first three nights we will be sleeping in separate cabins with bunks. We will be eating meals and staging from the main lodge. Exceptional trail opportunities lead right from the front door. We want you to immerse yourself in the wilderness while at camp. This is a somewhat rustic lodge in the woods. Lodging amenities will be sparse. You'll be in shared rooms with fellow campers and sleeping on a simple mattress. Hot meals and showers are provided. While you'll have a bed and roof over your head, there will be no cellular reception. We hope this will provide you with a relaxing and distraction free week.

For a small twist to the week, the last and final night will be a night out under the stars. We’ll be leaving the comforts of four walls for a one night campout. We were looking for a way to make this year a bit different and add an experience and we thought what better way than a whole night out outdoors. Make sure you have what’s required on the packing list and you’ll be just fine.

The Daily Schedule– Just getting runs on beautiful trails every day is the easy part and you could do that anywhere, anytime. We want you to get something out of this camp you can take home and put to good use in your own running, that’s why we’ll be teaching technical running form, downhill trail running, nutrition guidelines, trail building skills, how to put together a trail training plan, trail etiquette, and more.

How To Prepare - We want you to enjoy your time at camp and one of the ways to do that is to come prepared. While this is a camp for all abilities, there are some strenuous activities that will test your limits no matter who you are. The stronger you come in, the more fun you'll have.

What To Bring - Your packing list should include the basics without much fluff. In other words, you won't need the kitchen sink.

Weather - Summer weather on the coast can be highly variable. While we don’t expect much rain, daily fog along the coastline can make for unexpectedly cool mornings. Please pack with that in mind and bring warm clothing for running.

Flying in? The closest airport is the Medford Airport (MFR) 2hr 45min away with daily service to a number of large hubs. This would be most convenient as we’ll be passing through here coming from Bend.

If it looks like its way in the middle of nowhere, it’s because it is.

Safety

Your child's safety is our most important camp priority. With that in mind we'll create a safe environment for our campers from the time they meet us on the first day to when they leave camp. We will be in wilderness and remote settings but runs will be set up so that in case of sudden weather events we can reach shelter and relative safety as quickly as possible. Our staff has Wilderness First Aid, CPR, SafeSport and other coaching certifications to be prepared in case of emergency.

Scholarships now available!

We've recently obtained a very generous donations to be used toward camp scholarships. Need some help with camp costs? Apply for a scholarship for a little extra help.

Our Crew

The perfect team — Experience, knowledge, and a desire to teach youth exemplifies a top notch group of counselors.

Max King, Co-Director

Max has done a little bit of everything. From the roads and the track to trails and mountains he enjoys the sport of running and want to pass on what he's learned over the years. He's excited to share his experiences and knowledge in a small camp setting and instill a passion for adventure.

He lives in Bend, OR with his wife and two adventurous kids. He has multiple world championship titles and has run on trails all over the world with some of his favorite trails right here in Oregon.

Kari Strang, Co-director

Kari brings a passion for coaching youth that is seldom surpassed. She has been coaching youth running through Junior Olympics, middle school programs, and CORK programs for over 6 years.

She's the "heart" of the team. Helping our campers feel that connection to running, the earth, and wilderness during their time at camp.

She resides in Bend, OR and you can usually find her on some new running adventure, stretching the bounds of her comfort in the wilderness.

Melanie M, Chef

Melanie is the camp organizer/chef extraordinaire. As former Pilot Butte Drive-In owner, Footzone Business manager there is nothing that Melanie can't do.

She'll be providing nutritious homemade meals for campers during the week and making sure they have food that will fuel their adventures during the week and impress a healthy lifestyle. If you have special needs, she is the master. She will take care of you if you have dietary restrictions.

Sarah Bard

Sarah is originally from Maine and has been running around outside since she was very young – more formally since middle school. While she primarily races on the roads, she spends most weekends on the trails - hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, as well as running. Sarah loves being outside and spending time in the backcountry and is constantly learning with each new challenge and adventure.

After living and running in numerous cities and towns across the country (and beyond), she has recently settled in Seattle and is spending most of her free time in the Cascades and exploring the city on foot.